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Zac Wassink

Zac Wassink is a longtime sports news writer and PFWA member who began his career in 2006 and has had his work featured on Yardbarker, MSN, Yahoo Sports and Bleacher Report. He is also a football and futbol aficionado who is probably yelling about Tottenham Hotspur at the moment and who chanted for Matt Harvey to start the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2015 World Series at Citi Field. You can find him on X at @ZacWassink

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NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, Premier League, MLS, US Soccer, UFC

Report: Mets' Robert Gsellman done for season due to fractured rib

Gsellman took the bump during Tuesday's blowout loss for a stint as a long reliever. He tossed 76 pitches before he abruptly left the game in the eighth inning with what was first described as a left oblique injury.

Jose Ramirez back in Indians lineup despite lingering thumb issue

Ramirez leads the Indians in home runs (9), RBI (26), runs scored (31) and stolen bases (9). 

Report: Pacers to interview Becky Hammon for coaching vacancy

It is only a matter of time before an NBA organization makes current Spurs assistant Becky Hammon the first woman to serve as a head coach in the Association.

Brooks Koepka withdraws from U.S. Open after dealing with injury setbacks

After Kopeka missed the cut at the Wyndham Championship in mid-August, he withdrew from the following weekend's Northern Trust at TPC-Boston.

Oregon CB Deommodore Lenoir declares for 2021 NFL Draft

Lenoir tallied five interceptions across the last three seasons.

Serena Williams rallies to earn berth in U.S. Open semifinals

Williams, who turns 39 years old later this month, appeared in danger of remaining stuck on 23 Grand Slams after she fell to Pironkova in the opening set.

Could Buccaneers WR Mike Evans miss season opener vs. Saints?

Either Scotty Miller and Justin Watson would be tasked with lightening Chris Godwin's load versus the New Orleans Saints if Evans can't go on Sunday.

Nationals' Howie Kendrick heads to injured list with strained hamstring

Across 25 games this season, Kendrick is batting .275 with two home runs and 14 RBI.

LSU reduces stadium capacity to 25% due to pandemic

LSU is requiring that all customers wear face coverings, such as masks, except when they are actively eating or drinking. Social distancing protocols will be strongly enforced, including for restroom and concession lines.

Braves activate 2B Ozzie Albies after monthlong absence

Atlanta will hope that setback was the reason for his early-season woes at the plate. Across 11 games this summer, Albies hit .159 with one home run, six RBI and 13 strikeouts.

Report: Real Madrid will pay half of Gareth Bale's wages to assist exit from club

Bale publicly fell out of favor with coach Zinedine Zidane, who left the Welsh wonder out of his team for a Champions League clash with Manchester City in August.

Randy Gregory gets one-year extension, signing bonus with Cowboys

Four days after Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory learned he'd been conditionally reinstated by the NFL, the Cowboys have reportedly provided him with some cash and job security.

WNBA announces all playoff games to be televised

WNBA fans are in luck, as the league and ESPN announced Tuesday that each postseason game will be televised on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and the ESPN app.

Cubs option Jose Martinez to make room for Billy Hamilton

The Cubs have made room for speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton by waiving IF/OF Jose Martinez to the team's alternate training site.

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo misses Game 5 vs. Heat with sprained ankle

The Bucks apparently never truly considered playing the 25-year-old despite trailing Miami 3-1 in the series:

Washington head coach Ron Rivera misses practice due to cancer treatment

Washington announced Rivera's hiring on the first day of the new year. 

ESPN removes Hank Williams Jr. song from 'Monday Night Football' open

ESPN will instead use the Little Richard song “Rip It Up," with band Butcher Brown offering instrumentals for the track.

New Jersey Devils introduce Mark Recchi as assistant coach

Recchi played alongside fellow assistant Alain Nasreddine, and the two spent time together with the Penguins after Pittsburgh hired Recchi as a player development coach in July 2014.

Indians' Jose Ramirez day-to-day with bruised hand

As of Tuesday afternoon, Ramirez led the Tribe in home runs (9), RBI (26), stolen bases (9), runs scored (31) and wins above replacement (1.1). 

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 100th international goal for Portugal

He scored his first goal for Portugal in the group stage of the 2004 UEFA European Football Championship during a 2-1 loss to Greece.

USWNT legendary keeper Hope Solo snubbed in National Soccer Hall of Fame voting

Solo is broadly viewed as the greatest goalkeeper in the history of women's soccer.

Report: Cairo Santos to kick for Bears with Eddy Pineiro on IR

Santos, 28, has mostly been a journeyman since the fall of 2017. He last spent time with the Tennessee Titans in 2019, where he went 0-of-4 on his field-goal attempts in a 14-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 6. 

Temple-Navy game postponed from Sept. 26 to Oct. 10

Temple requested the schedule change because restrictions in Philadelphia related to the coronavirus pandemic prevented the team from engaging in 11-on-11 drills until last week.